1. For the last year I’ve been training in a method called Internal Family Systems. The first time I heard about it, it resonated so much that I had chills. I had seen this resonance happen for colleagues with other therapeutic modalities, so I was so excited when it happened for me. Practically, I have found IFS to be a helpful tool to “feel my feelings.” Mental health-wise, by being able to understand and unblend from certain burdened/wounded/lost parts, I get glimpses of my Holy Spirit-led Self, which brings calm, compassion, curiosity, confidence, clarity, courage and connectedness to my life. I love IFS. So, I’m going to start a virtual IFS group where I’ll create dedicated space for you (and me!) to practice IFS exercises. If interested, let me know by filling out this form *and* you’ll need to read No Bad Parts by Dick Schwartz by June (which is when the group will start). I’d love to have current clients, former clients, friends, clinicians, colleagues, or blog readers. If you are a current client and I haven’t mentioned this to you, it’s because I just decided to do it :) I try to operate with as much space as possible to hear and be guided by the Holy Spirit, which means sometimes my decisions and actions can seem all of the sudden (because they are). This idea has been trying to blossom for the last few months, but the conditions weren’t right until now.

2. A couple people have asked about me changing my mind on sharing my kids faces. I stopped sharing them for a bit because they are so sacred and I felt no one would ever find them as sacred as I do. It just felt icky sharing them. However, my feelings started shifting since I’ve transitioned the blog from a way to make money to something that is more relaxed, personal and a marketing tool geared towards reminding people that I’m still here supporting those with complicated relationships with food in a one-on-one way if they need help. When trying to make money with the blog (which, yay money, I hope the blog continues to generate some income always), I felt like I was trying to capture people’s attention with linking my posts on Instagram. It felt like an, “ooohh look at me! I posted something! Come to my site and see the content, but also generate revenue for me by seeing the ads.” It felt frantic and hungry. Now that I don’t do social media (which apparently was also a choice to never be offered a sponsored post opportunity from a brand again lol), I’m not trying to grab new readers and with that I’ve felt more comfortable sharing them from time to time. But, this could all change, we’ll see what I decide next month ha. Or, this has happened before, something happens behind the scenes that creeps me out/privacy invaded and I’ll retreat to privacy/completely stop blogging for a bit.

3. A snack I’ve liked lately are these oatmeal cookies + Chomps stick.

4. I’ve finally arrived to the athleisure skort situation going around. I went to Athleta to try them on and ended up loving a bunch of things: two skorts, a couple pairs of shorts, linen pants, a perfect white linen shirt, a tank…and felt really great in it all. So, soon, I’ll be wearing head to toe linen. Linen is a material of calm people. I’ll have to make sure I wear it on the right day lol. Anyways, while checking out I had a thought outta no where say, “I like caring for this body.” *Relief* Welcome back, Me. Moving has brought a lot of negative self-talk around how my body looks, as transitions always do. The thoughts had a mind of their own and had mainly been around my post nursing breasts. I’ve been weathering it fine, but I was grateful for the effortless and nice body thought. This podcast called out post-nursing breasts and was like get over it. Made me laugh and I also found it helpful.

5. What is it about getting a new water bottle that makes me sure my whole life is about to change?!

6. I captured Leah’s first piggy back ride:) We’ve had a doozy with ear infections with her. She is getting tubes soon. It’s time.

7. Lately when Jo does something creative I *theatrically* say, “Wait!! ARE YOU A KID GENIUS!!?” She thinks it’s so funny.

8. And, lastly, I’ve been able to rest a lot more lately. I’m glad the intensity of the move is behind us.